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Supernatural Horror movies

Curses, demons, possession, rituals, and forces beyond science—unequal power and eerie rules drive the dread.

A Haunted House

1. A Haunted House

Comedy Horror Parody Supernatural Horror
5.1
20131h 26min

Overview

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help in this spoof of all the "found-footage/documentary style" films released in recent years.

Themes

Humor as coping mechanism, Parody as horror device, Found footage satire, Possession as relationship stress, Media surveillance anxiety, Domestic disruption under haunting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Grave Encounters 2

2. Grave Encounters 2

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.1
20121h 35min

Overview

Tortured by the ghosts of the demonized insane asylum that killed the crew of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, film students fight to escape death as their own paranormal investigation goes terribly wrong in this horrifying sequel.

Themes

Isolation under pressure, Group dynamics under threat, Haunted spaces, Found footage ethics, Survival against unknown forces, Institutional abandonment and danger

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Stitches

3. Stitches

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.7
20121h 26min

Overview

The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle entertains at the 10th birthday party of little Tom, but the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces. Stitches slips, falls and dies. Six years later, Tom gives a birthday party for his friends at home, but Stitches revives to haunt the teenagers and revenge his death.

Themes

Teenage angst and retaliation, Supernatural haunting threat, Theatrical cruelty, Crowd caused fear, Revenge through ritual violence, Humor in horror

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Possession

4. The Possession

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.9
20121h 32min

Overview

A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.

Themes

Family loyalty under exorcism threat, Dybbuk box paranoia, Exorcism ritual pressure, Divorce-driven dybbuk box strain, Possession dybbuk box tests trust, Knowledge vs superstition exorcism

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Overview

After their mother passes away, sisters Nicole and Annie reluctantly return to their childhood home to pay their last respects. While staying overnight in the house, the sisters sense a mysterious presence in their midst: noises startling them in the night, objects moving about, a fallen picture of an unknown woman posed next to their mother. Annie begins experiencing a series of intense and disturbing dreams - visions that lead her to uncover something terrible about her mother's past that is finally revealing itself.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Grief and mourning, Distrust of authority, Haunting within childhood home, Exposure of family past, Hidden rooms and passages

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Cabin in the Woods

6. The Cabin in the Woods

Horror Mystery Comedy Supernatural Horror Parody
7.0
20121h 35min

Overview

Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

Themes

Control systems govern outcomes, Rituals demand sacrifice, Archetypes trigger violence, Deception drives tension, Hidden agendas distort perception, Survival hinges on illusion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Tall Man

7. The Tall Man

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.9
20121h 46min

Overview

When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.

Themes

Poverty and abandonment, Risk in rescue operations, Urban legend vs reality, Deceptive guardianship, Loyalty among caregivers, Cycles of poverty and abuse

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Woman in Black

8. The Woman in Black

Drama Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Suspense
6.4
20121h 35min

Overview

The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.

Themes

Grief from dead child, Isolation and fear, Duty vs fear, Gothic horror mood, Social distrust and coldness, Haunting legacy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Livid

9. Livid

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.7
20111h 32min

Overview

Lucie, Ben and William search an old woman's home for a hidden treasure and they encounter a series of supernatural events that change them forever.

Themes

Hidden treasure temptation, Survival amid supernatural threat, Old woman's home lure, Vampire control through fear, Body autonomy under coercion, Identity through bodily change

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Caller

10. The Caller

Horror Thriller Mystery Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20111h 32min

Overview

Troubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...

Themes

Abuse and control, Time intrusion, Deception and manipulation, Isolation and distrust, Haunting imagery, Psychological torment

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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